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St. Nicolas' ChurchPrague 1, Malostranske nam.This church, built in the period 1704-55, is the most significant historical structure of the so-called Prague Baroque. The architects were G. Santini, K. I. Dienzenhofer, and A. Lurago. |
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Neruda StreetOnce the main road leading to the Castle, this street is now named after the Czech poet Jan Neruda who lived in the house called "At Two Suns". |
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Church of Our Lady Victorious - Prague Child JesusPrague 1, Karmelitska 13An early Baroque structure, built in 1611, and rebuilt in 1644, this church is famous for its wax effigy known as the Prague Child Jesus donated by Polyxena of Lobkovic and brought to Prague at the end of the 16th century. |
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Lesser-Town Bridge TowersOf the two towers, the lower one is in Romanesque style and dates from the 12th century. It is a remnant of the older Judith Bridge. The higher tower is 200 years younger and was erected in the 15th century; unlike the other, it is open to the public, except for the winter months. Prague Information Service has opened one of its centers here. |
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Ledebour GardenPrague 1, Valdstejske nam.A Baroque terraced garden dates from the first third of the 18th century. About 1787 it was modified most probably by I.J.Palliardi. Between the salla terrena and the opposite wall with a staircase and a fountain with a statue of the Giant, there is a parterre with a modern small basin. The adjoining Palffy garden was founded in the first half of the 18th century on terraces, and staircases were added. Both gardens were newly opened to the public after a renovation in June 1995. The entrance to the both gardens is from Valdstejnske namesti 3 through Ledebour Palace. |
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Petrin Look-out TowerReduced copy of the Eiffel Tower (60 m high) built in 1891 on the occasion of the Jubilee Exhibition. |
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Charles BridgeStarted in 1357 and completed by Petr Parler, this is the oldest bridge in Prague. The statues are mostly from Matthias Braun and Ferdinand Maxmilian Brokoff. |